Make It a Great One with Dr. Dan: #1 Podcast for Inspiring Conversations to Live and Lead On Purpose

Dr. Dan tackles a personal topic on today’s episode: Dyslexia. Dyslexia has personally touched Dr. Dan and his family and today he explores the diagnosis with the premiere expert on dyslexia and learning differences. In this interview with Dr. Fernette Eide (co-author of The Dyslexic Advantage and The Mislabeled Child) and founder (with her husband Dr. Brock Eide) of the nonprofit Dyslexic Advantage, Dr. Dan gives listeners access to the most important information about dyslexia and learning differences. Dr. Fernette’s incredible work, along with her husband Dr. Brock, through Dyslexic Advantage along with her passion for helping children and families is changing the paradigm of how people see dyslexia every day. By focusing on the tremendous strengths, Dyslexic Advantage has shaped a positive identity for children with dyslexia and created a compassionate, thriving, dynamic and informed community. Listeners will learn about early signs of dyslexia, new approaches including diverse learning techniques, why it’s a great time to have dyslexia right now (according to Dr. Fernette!) along with some fun trivia about successful dyslexics and the seven wonders of the world! In this episode Dr. Fernette explores definitions of dyslexia, the history of the diagnosis, how to empower parents and ways to show kids how they can maximize their potential. She offers advice about testing your child for dyslexia, finding out how to navigate school subjects based on strengths, and why it’s important to trust your instincts as a parent. The episode wraps up with Dr. Fernette’s own eye opening Parent Footprint Moment years ago in a Mommy & Me class and how it opened her mind to how best to raise her first child. Watch this free video to learn more about Dr. Dan and Parent Footprint Awareness Training®. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Dan interviews Elizabeth Sautter co-director/owner of Communication Works and a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist. Elizabeth is the author of Make Social Learning Stick who works with children and families to help them manage emotions and communicate effectively. These skills are critical for children and parents to live a satisfying life – skills needed for building meaningful relationships, working in groups, succeeding in school, living independently, and holding a job. In this debut episode of the podcast parents learn about Social Regulation (the combination of self-regulation and social communication), when to seek help from a professional, and what parents can do tonight at the dinner table. Our first episode wraps up with Elizabeth talking about her family’s struggle with ADHD, and her own very personal Parent Footprint moment about self-care. Watch this free video to learn more about Dr. Dan and Parent Footprint Awareness Training®. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today’s episode of The Parent Footprint Podcast with Dr. Dan Peters we hear from Dr. Gary Etting about vision and hearing challenges and how his own personal experience with vision problems as a child inspired his life’s work. http://visualprocessing.com/  Dr. Gary L. Etting is a developmental optometrist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of vision problems that interfere with reading and learning. Board certified in vision development, he just recently celebrated his 41st year providing these specialty services to the public. By removing “visual roadblocks” with his specialized services Dr. Etting’s team gives children the opportunity to avoid forming bad habits and deal early in life with visual weakness that are treatable. He truly helps his patients reach their potential. This interview delves into sight vs. vision and learning disablities, diagnosis, vision therapy, resources (http://www.visionhelp.com/) and so much more. Finally, Dr. Dan wraps up the discussion of visual abilities with Dr. Etting’s profound Parent Footprint moment about his own parenting moment he shared with his wife about his own son’s journey to finding his passion and pursuing his dreams. Dr. Etting’s gratitude for this moment will inspire listeners everywhere. Watch this free video to learn more about Dr. Dan and Parent Footprint Awareness Training®. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Dan and Dr. Swain talk about hearing and listening on this episode. It’s all about “what we do with what we hear” and “how the ear speaks to the brain” and that some children simply don’t have the innate ability to be a good listener and behavior is the only clue that a child is struggling. Dr. Deborah Ross-Swain is the former Chief of Speech Pathology at the University of California Davis Medical Center and the owner and Clinical Director of The Swain Center for Listening, Communicating and Learning. She has over 35 years of experience in the areas of auditory processing, ASD, learning and Early Intervention and is a nationally recognized speaker, writer and researcher and author. Her book Auditory Processing Disorders: Assessment, Management and Treatment is the foundation for today’s insightful discussion which includes a discussion about assessments, social challenges, diagnosis, and learning challenges. Dr. Dan leads this detailed discussion about how parents can become more aware and in doing so support their child. Dr. Dan is moved at the end of the episode when Dr. Swain shares that her Parent Footprint moment has always been about respecting each of her four children and how that respect has come back full circle for her. Watch this free video to learn more about Dr. Dan and Parent Footprint Awareness Training®. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today Dr. Dan interviews family and marriage therapist Megan Eierman.  A skilled and gifted therapist, Megan specializes in all aspects of communication and talks to Dr. Dan about what is essential to a positive and healthy relationship -- and how modeling solid and meaningful relationships can help parents raise happy and healthy kids.  Listeners will instantly connect with Megan’s warm, engaged and interactive approach and will take away important advice from Dr. Dan’s discussion with her about power struggles, awareness, emotions, change, trust, balance, intention, and reflection and how they all ultimately relate to 'positive' parenting. Megan’s Parent Footprint moment comes from a place of gratitude and is about connecting daily (really it’s not so hard to do when you take her advice about cell phones!). Watch this free video to learn more about Dr. Dan and Parent Footprint Awareness Training®. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Dan interviews his colleague and friend Dr. Susan Daniels about creativity, imagination, passion, and ultimately happiness – for ourselves and for our children. Dr. Daniels is co-founder and Educational Director of the Summit Center as well as Professor of Educational Psychology and Counseling at California State University – San Bernardino. Her book Raising Creative Kids (co-written with Dr. Dan) is the go-to resource for cultivating the creative spirit at school and at home. In this podcast Dr. Dan and Dr. Daniels dig deep and discuss purpose, potential, and the “4 C’s” of creativity. Creativity is much more than coloring and crafting – it’s about invention, design, imagination and the support – even guidance – of parents with the ultimate payoff of a healthy and happy life. The episode ends with Dr. Daniels and her inspiring Parent Footprint moment about being a single parent and being present with her son. Watch this free video to learn more about Dr. Dan and Parent Footprint Awareness Training®. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Dan welcomes his inspiring friend, collaborator, and colleague Larry Davis.   Dr. Dan and Larry believe in the foundation of love and understanding to helping children learn and thrive.  Larry Davis is an educational consultant, advocate, author, trainer and award winning educator.  His nationally recognized practice helps families find balance and the “sweet spot” for their children.  He has collaborated with Dr. Dan Peters on many projects and is the author of Love, Understanding, and Other Best Practices as well as his most recent book Insider’s Guide to Special Education Advocacy.  Larry’s work is rooted in his life’s passion:  working with children - from being a teacher and a principal - to eventually starting his own consultant practice specializing in advocating for special needs children and their families.  Larry’s work is based on his intuitive and insightful expertise on connecting with children and using the connection to communicate with educators and therapists.  http://www.specialeducationadvocacy.org/  Larry’s clients consistently remark the he has a gift of  “understanding our child and hearing parents.” Larry’s out of the box thinking and his contagious energy enlightens listeners about the power of trust and fully celebrates that all children are remarkable. Larry and Dan wrap-up the show with Larry’s intense Parent Footprint moment about his son’s trip to Turkey and how his ability to trust his son resulted in a learning experience that was life-changing for both father and his son. Watch this free video to learn more about Dr. Dan and Parent Footprint Awareness Training®. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices